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Denver, United States · Est. 2023 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
The Colorado High School Film Festival in Denver is a student-focused showcase presented by the University of Colorado Denver College of Arts & Media. It is notable for giving high school filmmakers a venue to screen their work, compete for prizes, and connect with the broader Colorado scholastic film community, including partnership ties to the Scholastic Art Awards and top-finish recognition that can lead to screening at CU Denver’s Cinefest.[1][2]
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Founded
2023
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